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Account Executive, AV – WPP Media
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
Role Summary and Impact
WPP handles the media planning and buying for some of the world's smartest advertisers. Supported by keen consumer insight, analysis, and experience, we are the largest media planning and buying network in the world.
The AV team sits at the heart of the agency and is responsible for investing money in the right media channels, at the right time, targeting the right audience. As a specialist function, we prioritise spending this money wisely, leveraging bespoke tech and data systems facilitated by our dedicated tech and data teams to deliver on any client brief or objective.
Our work centres around best-in-class trading deals across TV, VOD, Cinema, and Radio. It is our role to ensure that every buy is as valuable as possible and delivered to the agreed criteria—both from a campaign KPI and cost perspective.
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The AV Executive is the backbone of the AV function; responsible for buying campaigns across a multitude of clients and platforms and reporting directly to the AV Buyer & Senior Buyers regarding:
- Value management
- Quality assurance
- Channel coordination
Required Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, cultural alignment is critical. Critical success in this role will depend on embodying WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively – Drive transformational creativity.
- Create an Open Environment – Balance people and client experiences by cultivating trust.
- Lead Optimistically – Champion growth and development to mobilise the enterprise.
To thrive here, candidates will embody the following:
- Proactive mindset with strong initiative
- Positive attitude and good intent
- Strong organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- Attention to detail—ensuring precision in planning and execution
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships internally and externally
- Effective communication—articulating complex information clearly and concisely
- Self-drive and independence with the ability to deliver projects within specified deadlines
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our vision to shape the next era of media is fuelled by a commitment to:
- Be Extraordinary through investing in employee development to foster transformational creativity.
- Lead Optimistically while championing individual growth and professional progression.
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WPP Media fosters mutual trust with our employees, enabling them to thrive by:
- Exploring global opportunities within extensive WPP Media and WPP networks.
- Building vital connections and learning at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
- Participating in inclusive employee resource groups and celebrations (holidays, milestone events).
- Gaining access to world-class benefits, including:
- Competitive healthcare, dental and vision coverage.
- Strong retirement savings plans.
- Flexible paid leave and time off policies.
- Discounts for partners or family plans.
- Mental health awareness programmes.
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WPP Media is committed to equality and inclusivity, welcoming applications regardless of characteristics and ensuring universal respect. Our culture prioritises creativity, collaboration, and connection.
We embrace a hybrid working model, requiring presence in-office around four days per week. Candidates should discuss any requirements for accommodation or flexibility at the interview stage.
Additional Notes
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- Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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